Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of Cultural Merit, Commander, Type I, C.1935 United Republic of of very early manufacture likely

of very early manufacture likely dating back to the founding of the order

He died on September 26

the pinback having broken off but the clip remains intact

reverse illustrating a star with emanating rays above the inscription "JE VEILLE SUR LUI OFFERT AUX GRACIEUSES MARRAINES DES SOLDATS BELGES PAR LE LIEUTENANT DE DORLODOT"

constructed of a card stock frame

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of Cultural Merit, Commander, Type I, C.1935 United Republic of of very early manufacture likelyType I (1930 1940): A rare first type of this award, in silver with purple enamels, with bust of Carol I, measuring 50. 8 mm x 72. 2 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, on an original full length neck ribbon designating "Religion", 2 minor chips, pleasing tone, extremely fine.